Is Brava Necessary for Fat Transfer to Breast?

 

Breast enlargement with fat grafting does work, but one can not get enlargement comparable to implant augmentation.  The Brava system is quite cumbersome for the patient, but it does somewhat improve the results of fat grafting to the breast.  Conversely, you could choose to undergo more than one session of fat grafting, few months apart, to get the desired result.  As for freezing and storing the fat for later use, it has to be done in a very specific fashion to preserve the viability of fat.  This techniques is not readily available, so be beware of any surgeon readily offering this.

The BRAVA system in not required but it allows for a larger volume of fat to be transfered during a single session by expanding the breast tissue and increasing the blood supply. This leads to a higher percentage of fat survival and more grafted fat.

Without the BRAVA, about 150cc of fat can be transfered to each breast during a single session.

With the BRAVA, 250-300cc of fact can be transferred to each breast during a single session.

To be sure fat grafting is right for you, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

When you call, ask if the plastic surgeon is trained and experienced in fat grafting. I hope this helps.